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Overview |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $289 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 274.9% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.9% higher at Saint Michael's College than Paine College ($47,640.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Saint Michael's College ($15,877 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 99.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($7,512 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 216.1% larger than aid received Paine College ($37,162 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or Saint Michael's College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Michael's College and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Paine College (82% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $24,200 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $28,400)
- Saint Michael's College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $35,750)
- Saint Michael's College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($289 vs. $369)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/